London riots: Scenes of looting and aftermath Thousands of extra police are being deployed on the streets of London this evening as they try to prevent a repeat of last night's violence. Posts from Maggio News showed the devastation caused to a City Sports store after looters attempted to storm the building. Police have condemned a wave of "copycat criminal activity" across London in a second night of looting and disorder following riots in Tottenham.

"When the group left one of them picked up a sign that was outside the store and damaged a window. "Supermarkets have been put under immense strain as shoppers who are scared the country will be put on complete lockdown stock pile.Shoppers have been pictured brawling over toilet paper and booze as panic set in.Others pictures showed hundreds of people queuing to get inside supermarkets in Nottingham and New Malden, South West London, before they opened this morning.Get the latest coronavirus news, facts and figures from around the world - plus essential advice for you and your family.To receive our Covid-19 newsletter in your inbox every tea time, Yesterday, Sainsbury's announced it would limit sales of every item in its stores as it tries to stamp out panic buying.Customers will be able to buy a maximum of three of any grocery item and two of the most popular products, such as toilet paper, soap and UHT milk.And older shoppers will have stores to themselves for the first hour of opening from tomorrow - plus get priority home delivery slots from Monday.Sources close to City Hall say the Government is preparing a fresh bill to give them the power to stop gatherings, and keep Londoners inside.The over 70s, those who are pregnant, and anyone with underlying health conditions (around 20million Brits) should try not to leave their homes if they can, and avoid crowded spaces immediately. Hundreds arrested over mass lootings amid Venezuela food shortages Looting in the wake of a brutal murder provokes yet more injustice in America Violent riots across the country show that there is punishment for the law-abiding and freedom for the anarchist More than 100 people have been arrested as … 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Gran recoils from ‘ugly baby pic’ before hearing she's ‘FaceTiming the parents’ Kate Garraway gives update on Derek's health as she feels guilt for GMB return Holly Willoughby quits showbiz agency she shared with Phillip Schofield Cleaning fans rave about Aldi’s new budget Fabulosa range - but some are confused Girl, 14, sexually assaulted by middle-aged man at beach in broad daylight©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ‘They’re going to be in their homes tonight with their guns loaded’ Police are reportedly ‘on standby’ to prevent looting in London, with the capital expected to be given 12 hours’ warning before restrictions are put in place. Cops in California and South Carolina have charged a number of people with looting as the nation battles the COVID-19 crisis. Browse The Independent’s complete collection of articles and commentary on looting.

A gin company has been widely criticised after posting an advert online which referenced a tweet by Donald Trump about "shooting and looting". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "When confronted by staff the men became hostile and threatening. It is believed the looters … All the latest breaking news on looting.

"Four men aged 20, 21, 21, and 22, were arrested near the scene on suspicion of theft and criminal damage.A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: "Our Sainsbury’s Elephant & Castle store is open and we are supporting the police with their enquiries. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed A Sainsbury's store was looted for booze amid the coronavirus panic in LondonCoronavirus panic-buyers queue down the aisles in Tesco at 6am and fill their trolleys despite new store restrictions Nordstrom closes all its stores after looting amid protests Virgil Abloh apologises following backlash for comments about looters

News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.Six men tried to steal booze from the supermarket in Elephant and Castle last night - becoming aggressive when they were confronted by staff.And one of the men then catapulted a sign through the supermarket's glass doors amid the chaos.Footage shows glass covering the street after the dramatic scenes on New Kent Road just before 11pm last night.Met Police confirmed four men had been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after the drama.A spokesperson said: "Staff had reported that six men had entered the store and began to conceal spirits in their clothes. British Museum to return antiquities looted during 2003 Iraq invasion A Sainsbury's store was looted for booze amid the coronavirus panic in London Credit: snapchat And one of the men then catapulted a sign through the …